Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Enginner (Electrical Bias) 

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Salary: up to £49,000 per annum + Great Benefits

Hours: 4 on 4 off, Days/Nights – 6:00 to 6:00

Alexander Steele are delighted to be working with a hugely successful food manufacturing business who are seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested manufacturing site where you'll be responsible for maintaining production equipment, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The business offers a proactive engineering environment with ongoing investment in machinery, technology, and site development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability projects.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Complete maintenance records and CMMS updates accurately.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to optimise performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Apprentice-trained Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, or equivalent manufacturing engineering experience.
• Multi-skilled engineering background within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of PPM and breakdown maintenance.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.
• Involvement in capital projects and equipment installations.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering development.
• Excellent long-term career opportunities.